What is john''s deductible casualty loss


John had adjusted gross income of $60,000. During the year, his personal use summer home was damaged by a fire. Pertinent data with respect to the home follows:

Cost basis $250,000
Value before the fire $400,000
Value after the fire
$100,000
Insurance recovery $270,000

John had an accident with his personal use car. As a result of the accident, John was cited with reckless driving and willful negligence. Pertinent data with respect to the car follows:


Cost basis $80,000
Value before the accident $6,000
Value after the accident $20,000
Insurance recovery $0

What is John's deductible casualty loss?

 

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